City Council approves critical areas code updates
Jun 23, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe update increases buffer zones around wetlands and affect 380 acres of developable land.
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Near-term financial outlook for cities ‘rough’ and comparable to Great Recession
Jun 22, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickGig Harbor’s lobbyist said the city may need to scale back its expectations for receiving funds from the state, which faces a budget crunch that could feel like the Great Recession for municipalities.
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Gig Harbor may join Pierce County-led plan to tackle homelessness
Jun 15, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickPierce County’s Unified Regional Approach to Homelessness (URA), is a voluntary, county-led plan to address homelessness.
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City nears finish line on ordinance updates that would increase environmental protections
Jun 15, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe Gig Harbor City Council will hold a public hearing on an update to the city critical areas ordinance on June 22.
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City ahead of pace on sales tax collections
Jun 04, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe city of Gig Harbor is collecting more sales tax revenue than staff projected, but the data comes with a two-month lag.
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Hearing examiner verbally approves permit for Commercial Fishing Homeport
Jun 03, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickThe examiner said the decision to issue shoreline permits for the project “was not a hard one.”
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Randall fields questions from youth at Gig Harbor town hall
May 28, 2026 | By: Vince DiceMembers of the freshman representative’s youth council asked her about AI, the environment and other issues at Gig Harbor High School.
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City hoping to open Skansie Park splash pad this summer
May 28, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickSome replacement parts may be difficult to obtain, however, so a reopening date is uncertain.
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Harbor Arbor Art may grow beyond Grandview Forest
May 26, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickCity arts commissioners indicate they are open to expanding not only what kind of works can be part of the program, but also where they can go.
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Does Gig Harbor have a parking problem?
May 21, 2026 | By: Carolyn BickA study presented recently to the City Council raises the specter of paid and timed parking in some areas of Gig Harbor. But staff said the city “isn’t anywhere near” needing to take that step.
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